ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Metalsmith

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Metalsmith is a noun meaning A craftsman fashioning objects such as tools or works of art out of various metals; one who engages in metalsmithing.

Meaning

A craftsman fashioning objects such as tools or works of art out of various metals; one who engages in metalsmithing.

Example Sentences

The recipe for shakudo is unknown; each Japanese metalsmith had his own secret recipe.
Between 1865 and 1880, the supply of German silver increased greatly, leading to an abundance of items manufactured from it and a decline in its value as a rare commodity. Southern Plains metalsmiths produced horse gear, pectorals and crosses, earrings, finger rings, other jewelry, and decorative objects with German silver.

Word Forms

Synonyms for metalsmith

Depending on context, synonyms include smith.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include metallist, smith, metalworker, metalman, metallurgist, jewelsmith.

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